As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chocolatier in Akin, IL is $25,235, equivalent to $12 per hour, $485 weekly, or $2,103 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chocolatier in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chocolatier in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $20,489 to $28,516. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($22,751) and 75th percentile ($26,953), while top earners (90th percentile) make $28,516 per year. This $4,202 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Customer Satisfaction, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akin Chocolatier often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chocolatier Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $20,489 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $22,751 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $25,235 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $26,953 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $28,516 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25% $22,751 10% $20,489 90% $28,516 75% $26,953 $25,235 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chocolatier

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Pastry Chef

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chocolatier in Akin, IL. The base salary for Chocolatier ranges from $22,751 to $26,953 with the average base salary of $25,235. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $25,825 to $34,118 with the average total cash compensation of $29,615.
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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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